particulars - details or information about a person or an event, especially when officially recorded

fill a cubicle - to give a job or position to someone in an enclosed part of a large room, screened for privacy

incentive - something which encourages a person to do something

dole out - to distribute something to someone.

referral – a person who has been recommended

make it - to be successful, especially in a job

accumulate - to collect a large number of things over a long period of time

split - to divide into two or more parts

pot - any of various types of container, usually round

help somebody out -to help someone do something; to help someone with a problem

Employee Referral Bonus Program - Let them do the work for you. Employee referral programs are becoming increasingly popular as employers battle the tightening labor market. What companies do The meat and potatoes of every company's plan is essentially the same. An incentive is devised to get folks to think about their friends who may be qualified to fill a cubicle at the company. The particulars, from company to company, can vary widely, however. A quick survey of several companies' referral programs indicates that the typical bonus in the neighborhood of couple hundred or a couple thousand dollars. The money is doled out to the employee as a supplemental check, or part of the paycheck, either when the referred candidate is hired, or after the referred candidate has worked at the company for a number of months. Some companies will give referring employees one check if their referrals make it to the interview stage, and another bonus if the candidates are actually hired. Some companies distribute thank-you cards, some distribute cash. It all depends on the hiring needs of the company and the values of the employees. Whichever method the company uses, though, it has to be something to get the employees' attention. In the '80s, employees in Apple Computer were rewarded with gift certificates for the company store. Getting a free Apple t-shirt was a big deal for employees who were interested in being identified with the young company. Dazel a Hewlett-Packard software division offers bonuses to its referring employees after the referred hire has been with the company for three months. The company also deposits a separate amount into a pot. At the end of the year, the accumulated pot gets split between three lucky referring employees, 50 percent, 25 percent, and 25 percent. If enough employees make qualified referrals, that pot can get to be a pretty nice size. It won't get you a Porsche, but it might help you out with a Mustang. The second-best strategy, is college recruiting, because you can get some young, energetic employees and buy into some early loyalty. Print and media advertising is the third most effective method. The fourth best is job fairs. And No. 5 is hiring through recruitment agencies.